A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1053342 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1053404 epoch_slot_no: 16604 block_no: 1053292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2397 time: 2018-05-25 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ff4bb7226bce57dc010ac4019b7c3412fddf58e50b048d9341a7d366e11186aBlock Operator
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